Alex Serna M.ed

Alex Serna, M.Ed has a diverse range of work experience in the education sector. They have served as a Chief Program Officer at Breakthrough Collaborative, where they led and developed a national team focused on improving educational outcomes for underrepresented students. They also worked as a Strategy and Development Consultant at Urban Ed Academy, expanding partnerships and fundraising initiatives to ensure access to Black male teachers in San Francisco schools.

Prior to that, Alex served as the Executive Director and Program Director at Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano, where they implemented high-quality educational programs and oversaw a transition to virtual programming during the pandemic. They also worked as an Instructional Coach, focusing on curriculum development and teacher training in Social Studies education.

Earlier in their career, Alex held roles at the National Council of La Raza and the Youth Policy Institute, coordinating and leading projects focused on workforce development and academic programs for youth.

Alex's work experience also includes a role as a Student Teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District, where they developed comprehensive lesson plans and managed classrooms for middle and high school students. They also participated in an internship program at Phillips Academy, focusing on advanced academic pursuits in education, humanities, and social sciences.

Alex Serna, M.Ed, graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies and Social Policy. Following that, from 2011 to 2013, they attended UCLA and obtained a Master of Education degree in Urban Education. In 2018, Alex completed the College Advising Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. The following year, in 2019, they completed the altMBA program. In 2020, Alex participated in the Octane Non-Profit Accelerator Program, where they focused on Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, and Leadership Development. Prior to their university education, Alex studied at Santa Ana College from 2006 to 2009, receiving an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Additionally, they hold a CA Preliminary Secondary Social Studies Teaching Credential obtained in an undisclosed year and month.